A mother constantly demands that her son show her how much she is loved, but when he tries to hug her she yells at him to be more discreet. No matter what the child does, he is wrong. Further, the mother prohibits him from commenting on this paradox
What does this interaction pattern best illustrate?
a. Double-bind communication
b. Loosening of associations
c. Fragmented thinking
d. Expressed emotion
a. Double-bind communication
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